Naim CD 5X worth 2x the cost of the Naim CD5i-2?

I did just that 3 weeks ago. I purchased a Naim CD5i-2 and loved the Naim sound so much, I decided to upgrade. I bought the CD5X and Flatcap2x together (both used) for twice the price of the CD5i-2. I have not played the CD5X without the Flatcap2x though. IMO, I don't believe that paying the list price for the CD5X without the Flatcap2x is worth the price. From what I have read, most say you do need the Flatcap to extract all that the CD5X has to give.

Use with a flatcap will make it worthwhile,

The CD5x is an excellent CDP. Worth it or not depends on your finances.

For around the same amount of money, the Bryston BCD-1 is a must hear IMO. I'd love to hear them side by side, but have been told the BCD-1 is better. That came from a Naim fan. Everyone's ears and priorities are different.

JR

I did compare the Bryston to the Naim cd-5iV2.
They are both good players.

The Bryston was excellent on SOME cd's.
I thought the NAIM was better on more cd's,
especially older recorded discs.

I have had quite a few players in the $1500-$4000
range. This is the most underrated player around.
I think the 5i V2 is a steal for the money.

I think if I had to describe it in one word.....
.......FUN! That it what some of the ultra detail players
are missing......and I was surprised at the detail.

I question if spending more money on another cd player
would be worth it. What about a better power cable,
cable from the Naim to amp, etc.